Blacklands Turnpike

Morris: Public will retain planning control

Mark Haslett — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:31:18 +0000

The director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Transportation Department says that a bill in the Texas Legislature - Senate Bill 1110 - would neither increase nor decrease the likelihood of the Blacklands Turnpike becoming a reality.

Transportation bill moving through legislature

Mark Haslett — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:29 +0000

A bill with possible implications for public-private transportation projects like the proposed Blacklands Turnpike is making its way through the Texas Legislature.

Planners: 'Blacklands corridor' needs study

Mark Haslett — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:27:51 +0000

Northeast Texas communities, interested in the fate of the "Blacklands Corridor," await today's revision of the regional transportation plan.

Homeowners anxious in proposed road's path

Mark Haslett — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0000

In western Hunt County, a nearby railroad right-of-way is now an ominous presence to some.

Public meetings address Hunt-Collin toll road

Mark Haslett — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:52:17 +0000

Citizen input continues on the proposed turnpike that would run from Greenville to Lavon.

Public meetings set for Richardson, Arlington

Mark Haslett — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:47:50 +0000

The North Texas Council of Governments will host public meetings for input on the region's transportation plan.

Transportation plan coming April 11

Mark Haslett — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:11:40 +0000

The North Texas Council of Governments will reveal its new transportation plan - which could include the Blacklands Turnpike - on April 11.

Public Werks, NETEX moved quickly to advance project

Mark Haslett — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:14:28 +0000

The proposed Blacklands Turnpike went from concept to project over the past year.

Looking online for answers about developers

Mark Haslett — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:35:14 +0000

Finding out which company is trying to contract with the government requires just a little digging around.

Getting to know NETEX

Mark Haslett — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:48:24 +0000

What is the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District and what's its role in the proposed Blacklands Turnpike project?